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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 04:33 PM
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Wiper door works no issues. No power to the wiper motor. Fuses all good. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Bill
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 05:50 PM
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The switch that is triggered when the wiper door opens, does yours have power going into it? if so, is it being fully depressed by the opening door?

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AND also check the service switch under the dash- as the power goes from it to the switch Mooser posted-


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That switch gets turned off be accident more frequently than you'd think
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You MUST have battery voltage going to the small wire that comes out of the side of your wiper motor housing...that attaches to the large RED 12 gauge wire that goes to the limit switch shown in POST #2

IF you DO NOT have battery voltage at that connection THEN looking at the switch that is shown in POST #3 is needed.

Like mentioned,...the **** on the switch that is located under your steering column has been well know to be accidentally turned....thus stopping the battery voltage to get to the limit switch on your firewall.

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It was the switch under the dash. I must of hit it getting in or out. Thanks for the help.
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